4000 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD

This is by no means a complete history of this building.  Your additions and corrections are very welcome - please contact us.

This building was built in 1935.  By 1940 (and perhaps before), it was the home of  the first cash and carry chain grocery store in St. Louis Park, Piggly Wiggly Store #25. 

At some time between 1940 and when it moved out in June 1950, Penny’s Super Market occupied the building.  For some reason it was not listed in the directory.

In 1952, the store featured Tennesses's Quality Meats

In 1954-55 it was a National Tea grocery store.  National Tea is only listed at the Knollwood location in the 1956 directory.


1954


In 1956, E.G. Pearl was the proprietor

In 1960 it was home to Stillman's Food Stores - the only one of 14 locations not in Minneapolis proper. Harry Stillman and his sons George, Norman, Arthur, and Leonard were in the grocery business since perhaps the teens. In 1951, they claimed they had lower prices due to "carload purchasing" and low cost distribution.  Note that the 1949 directory lists the Stillman Company at 4100 Minnetonka Blvd.


1960

In 1962-65 there is evidence that it was owned by Burton A. Shapiro, dba Buddy's.

In 1966-81 it was Milt's Market, owned by Milton H. Gutkin.  From 1966 to 1969, Charles M. Turner independently operated "Charlie's Meats" Kosher meat market in the back of the store.



In 1985, Rabbi Shlomo Wolman opened “Kosher in the Park” within Chi’s Super Market.

From 1995 to 2000 it was Fishman's Kosher Market and Grocery.  Fishman's moved to 4100 Minnetonka when the Lincoln Del went out of business in 2000.

In 2002 it was Sticks and Stones Interiors

In 2007 it was a deli called Yum!. 

2007

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This information comes from a variety of sources: newspapers, books, yearbooks, phone directories, interviews, etc. Given the varied sources, we cannot guarantee that all of this information is correct, and welcome any additions and corrections. Please contact us with your contributions and comments.